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Because ending exploitation requires Unlikely Allies
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Derek Benner: THE COST OF PROTECTING OTHERS

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Episode 03 Nov 2026 2:18

Derek Benner: THE COST OF PROTECTING OTHERS

Human trafficking doesn’t begin and end at the border. It happens in communities across America, often in places we least expect. Former Homeland Security Investigations Director and #ourrescue CEO Derek Benner joins Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole to reveal what decades of investigating trafficking, child exploitation, and organized crime taught him about protecting vulnerable people. From the realities of criminal investigations to the hidden emotional toll on those fighting these crimes, Derek challenges misconceptions and shares his vision for creating meaningful, lasting change.

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Episode 02 Oct 2026 2:04:49

She Survived a Serial Killer. The Girl Who Outsmarted a Serial Killer

At just 17 years old, Lisa McVey survived an abduction by a serial killer who had terrorized Tampa, Florida. In this powerful episode of Unlikely Allies, Lisa joins Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole to share how her extraordinary presence of mind helped her survive, and how she transformed unimaginable trauma into a life dedicated to helping others. A remarkable conversation about courage, resilience, healing, and finding purpose beyond survival.

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Episode 01 Oct 2026 137 min

Unlikely Allies Episode 1: Jeremy Hinson & Peter Verdin

When a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and the detective who investigated his abuser reunite 16 years later, they reveal a powerful story of trauma, justice, healing, and an unlikely friendship.

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EP.03 •2:18

Derek Benner: THE COST OF PROTECTING OTHERS

EP.02 •2:04:49

She Survived a Serial Killer. The Girl Who Outsmarted a Serial Killer

EP.01 •137 min

Unlikely Allies Episode 1: Jeremy Hinson & Peter Verdin

Our Rescue Presents

Unlikely Allies: Inside Our Fight

Sonny Von Cleveland Jim Cole

A new podcast, hosted by nationally recognized speaker, storyteller and advocate Sonny Von Cleveland and internationally recognized child protection expert and retired Supervisory Special Agent Jim Cole.

The two of them had two very different journeys, but they have one shared mission.

At Our Rescue, we believe in being collaborators and convenors in the fight. So, in each episode we'll bring together perspectives from law enforcement, survivor advocacy, prevention, technology, education, and individuals with profound lived experience to explore the realities of human trafficking and child exploitation.

Unlikely Allies: Inside Our Fight hosts Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole in the podcast studio

Meet the Hosts

Different backgrounds. Different experiences. One shared mission. Sonny Von Cleveland and Jim Cole bring together their unique perspectives to explore the people, partnerships, and solutions needed to end exploitation.

Sonny Von Cleveland

Director of Public Engagement & Content

Sonny Von Cleveland is a nationally recognized speaker, storyteller, and advocate whose work centers on resilience, transformation, and power of choice. He now serves as the Director of Content and Public Engagement at Our Rescue.

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Jim Cole

Senior Advisor, Cyber Strategy and Child Protection

Jim Cole is a retired Homeland Security Investigations Supervisory Special Agent and internationally recognized child protection expert. He now works with Our Rescue to strengthen law enforcement partnerships and advance technology that helps identify and protect vulnerable children.

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